For anyone who’s ever been on the receiving end of an unsolicited dick pic…

He has the muscles of Adonis, an ego bigger than the sun, and a very clear desire to get back in my pants. Which would be fantastic if he weren’t a SEAL and I wasn’t a criminal.

Although, I prefer the term avenger.

I’m a hacktivist, cleaning up the cesspool of cyberspace one scam artist and troll at a time, and I sometimes bend a few rules to get justice done.

He’s a military man with abs of glory, sworn to uphold the letter of the law no matter its shortcomings. And if he’d known who—or what—I was, I doubt he would’ve banged me at my best friend’s wedding reception.

Or come back for more.

Which is why he’s now the only thing standing between me and one very pissed off internet troll who’s figured out where I live.

I’m pretty sure he’ll get me out of this alive—and quite satisfied, thank you very much—but I’m also pretty sure this mission will end with me in handcuffs.

And not the good kind of handcuffs.

The Hero and the Hacktivist is a romping fun SEAL / Best Friend's Brother / Robin Hood in Cyberspace romance between a meathead and an heiress, complete with epic klutziness, terrible leg warmers, and an even worse phone virus gone wrong. This romantic comedy stands alone with no cheating or cliffhangers and ends with a fabulously fun happily ever after.

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For anyone who’s ever been on the receiving end of an unsolicited dick pic…

He has the muscles of Adonis, an ego bigger than the sun, and a very clear desire to get back in my pants. Which would be fantastic if he weren’t a SEAL and I wasn’t a criminal.

Although, I prefer the term avenger.

I’m a hacktivist, cleaning up the cesspool of cyberspace one scam artist and troll at a time, and I sometimes bend a few rules to get justice done.

He’s a military man with abs of glory, sworn to uphold the letter of the law no matter its shortcomings. And if he’d known who—or what—I was, I doubt he would’ve banged me at my best friend’s wedding reception.

Or come back for more.

Which is why he’s now the only thing standing between me and one very pissed off internet troll who’s figured out where I live.

I’m pretty sure he’ll get me out of this alive—and quite satisfied, thank you very much—but I’m also pretty sure this mission will end with me in handcuffs.

And not the good kind of handcuffs.

The Hero and the Hacktivist is a romping fun SEAL / Best Friend's Brother / Robin Hood in Cyberspace romance between a meathead and an heiress, complete with epic klutziness, terrible leg warmers, and an even worse phone virus gone wrong. This romantic comedy stands alone with no cheating or cliffhangers and ends with a fabulously fun happily ever after.

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I loved Willow and Dax in ROCKAWAY BRIDE but guess what??? They’ve been knocked off their perch as my favourite couple in Pippa Grant World because Rhett and Eloise now hold the title! I know! I too am somewhat in shock.

THE HERO AND THE HACKTIVIST was just so much fun. In addition to my usual snort-laughing when reading one of Pippa’s books, I also found myself cackling and sniggering at the sheer cunning of Eloise Jayne. She is devious, clever, outrageous, intense, and intelligent. She’s got a keen sense for social justice and plays superhero in her own way to right the wrongs of society. She’s got a mouth on her that often gets her into trouble, yet underneath this tough outer shell, Eloise is pure marshmallow. There’s a vulnerability and softness to her that I wanted to protect. But since I cannot do this Rhett was there to save the day.

Our hero Rhett may be the middle child in the Elliott clan but he is no shrinking violet. He’s a SEAL. He’s tough, he’s disciplined and inclined to follow the law unlike some people he might know… cough… Eloise… cough. He’s been forced to take a step back from his career and while he sorts out his life, he finds himself in a position to save Eloise – both from bad people and herself.

Rhett and Eloise were fabulous together. They may be poles apart physically and personality wise, but they just clicked. Eloise lives to push Rhett’s buttons and he in turns give as good as he gets. They’re smitten and intrigued with each other. The chemistry between them is explosive, and, forced to spend time together, they learn that maybe they do have some things in common.

Fans of previous books will rejoice because there are plenty of appearances by previous characters.

As 2018 is slowly drawing to a close, I am beginning to consider what some of my top reads for this year are. Without a doubt Pippa holds the #1 spot for comedy.

Once again Pippa Grant has nailed it. Rhett and Eloise's story had me laughing, swooning and fanning myself in equal measure. I think I have a favourite of Pippa's books and then she releases another one, and bam - new favourite. I love all of her heroes but I think Rhett is my all time favourite so far.Rhett, a Navy Seal forced to remain stateside working in a recruiting office after a mission gone wrong, is one of Parker brothers (Stud in the Stacks). Rhett is biding his time until he is allowed to return to his career of being a hero and saving the world.Eloise is a prickly, irreverent, madcap woman whose outrageous behaviour ensures people can't get close enough to hurt her. A friend of Sia, Parker, Willow and crew and the drummer in their band, she is also a brilliant hacker, putting her skills to use to cause trouble for those who prey on the vulnerable in a vigilante mission to right the wrongs others can't. A moral crusader behind the scenes. In her most recent endeavour, she unwittingly targets a much bigger fish than she bargained for and puts her own life, and those of the people around her at risk as the bad guy retaliates.After a steamy encounter at Parker and Knox's wedding reception, Eloise thinks she won't have to see Rhett again even though he is her fiend's brother, expecting him to return to his "backwoods secret military location". Instead, she finds him attending book club. After she's late to a band performance, her friends become worried she's in trouble and ask Rhett to check on her.Hilarious shenanigans, ensue as Rhett and Eloise's attraction heats up, Rhett tries to keep Eloise safe while she refuses to tell him the truth about what she did, and the baddies get closer to finding her.As always the story is full of characters you just love, seriously hot times, and all of the feels leaving you with a smile on your face and a new book boyfriend you just want for yourself.I definitely recommend reading The Hero and the Hacktivist. Whilst it is stand alone, if you haven't already read the rest of Pippa's books, I recommend reading them from the beginning with Mr McHottie (Sia and Chase's book) for the usual reasons with a series and more importantly, just because they are seriously fantastic books. Can't wait for the next one.

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5.0 out of 5 starsHer crazy is beckoning my soul.

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Pippa Grant, has the most wonderful way of expressing herself.It's almost like another language. I love it.Eloise Jayne (aka an accidental heiress who gets laid a lot less than she pretends), is a drummer in an all girls band but she also has an inheritance that allows her and her brother Davey, not to have to work.Eloise, had mad hacking skills that she uses to avenge the innocent. A Robin Hood of the Cyber world.Rhett Elliott (aka a badass hero suffering in silence), a Navy seal, who had a mission go sideways it's back with a disasembled team and stuck in a recruitment office with no action.They hookup at her best friend's wedding and who happens to be his sister.When he senses that Eloise, is in trouble, his Seal senses are on high alert.In away, they are so much alike.Nobody understands their brand of crazy. They just get one another.As he vows to protect her, she doesn't want him to get hurt on her account.Someone is out to kill her for relocating his illegal money.This is a page turner.Another awesome read by Pippa Grant. 😊 🦄🦄🦕🦖I can't wait for the next book.

5.0 out of 5 stars“He Kisses Me Like I’m the Woman He’s Been Looking For His Entire Life.”

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Somehow, every book I read by this author gets more hilarious and more outrageous. This time we get the story of Eloise, drummer in an all girl boy band cover band, and Rhett, brother of bandmate Parker. Eloise, hacker extraordinaire, has chosen the wrong target to take down by reallocating millions from the leg warmer company he runs, posing as a woman and scamming trusting women out of their hard-earned money. Navy SEAL Rhett happens to be in the right place at the right time to spirit Eloise away, escaping the clutches of the leg warmer goons who are after her.

Each book in this series of interconnected standalones is terrific, but Grant pulled out all the stops on this one. With every corny euphemism for sexy bits you’ve ever heard and a few you never thought of, and hilariously autocorrected texts from Parker's unique and always entertaining phone, this book had me laughing through every page. Along with the hilarity there's plenty of heat, but the truly special thing about this book is its heart. Eloise behaves ridiculously and makes outrageous statements in order to keep people at arms length. Not only is she scared that being close to someone gives them the power to hurt her, she's afraid she will eventually let down those she loves. Yet somehow, Rhett sees the real Eloise, the amazing, strong, intelligent woman beneath the false bravado, and slips past her defenses, and for Eloise it’s terrifying and thrilling. And terrifying. There's just something special about seeing a loveable, prickly-on-the-outside but vulnerable-on-the-inside character find their forever love.

Returning to Pippa's book world is always a treat, and catching up with characters I’ve come to know and love is like coming home. If you’ve never read her work, you’re seriously missing out, so start with this book and then catch up on the other characters' love stories. And if you’re already a Pippa fan, I don’t have to sell you on this book because you’ve probably already grabbed it. So get comfortable and dig in to this zany and hilarious but touching and heartfelt book today! I can’t recommend this author's work enough -- my life certainly has a lot more laughter in it since I started reading Grant's books.

*I reviewed this book freely and voluntarily, having made no commitment to provide a review and receiving no compensation of any kind from any source for this review.

Genre: Romance - Comedy, suspense, best-friend's brother, sister's best-friend, military (SEAL)Standalone: YesPart of a Series: Not technically but all of Pippa Grount's books are all set in the same timeline and in the same worldPVO: Rhett and EloiseSteam Level: Toasty Warm4.5/5

If you're looking for an outrageously sweet, laugh-out-loud romantic comedy with steam, mystery and hijinks then The Hero and the Hackitivist is the book you want. While all Pippa Grant books are laugh out loud funny, each one gets better and better. I highly recommend all of her books. I own all of Pippa Grant's books and they definitely get me out of any funk.

We've met both Rhett before in Stud in the Stacks Rhett (The Hero) is Parker's brother and this book starts at Parker and Knox's wedding. You don't need to have read Stud in the Stacks before reading this book but it's even more fun if you have since some of the running jokes continue into this one (none are critical but even more fun). We also know Eloise from several other previous books (mainly Mister McHottie, Stud in the Stacks, and Rockaway Bride - the other members of their all girl boy band cover band). Eloise is outrageous, saying and doing things to make her seem weirder than she is. I loved getting to know both these characters even more (and hope to see more of Parker's other brothers fall hard).

I loved the added suspense element to this story. It made The Hero and the Hacktivist even more of a page-turner than previous Pippa Grant books. I read an advanced version of this book but bought it immediately once the pre0rdert links went live. You should too!

5.0 out of 5 starsThis book will always be on my Need to Read list, it's a multiple times read book!

10 November 2018 - Published on Amazon.com

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I first read this book in KU, but once finished I immediately return and then purchased it. It's one of those books you will read over and over again in your library! Although it took me a couple of chapters to get used to Eloise's talking, once I got it I was hooked. She's fast, she's flighty, she's dodgy, she's a liar. All of these things are not the real girl though and you soon find that out. She's misunderstood with trust issues and that's a girl I can relate to! Rhett works so perfectly for her because he's a BS detector and so he let's her be herself all the while fixing what's going on. There's twists, there's turns, there's pee your pants humor! this book has it all and I'm glad I added it to my collection and I can't wait to read it again.